Hydrogen

Hydrogen boiler trial cancelled

Hydrogen boiler trial cancelled

In recent discussions surrounding sustainable home heating, the government's plans for a hydrogen trial in Redcar faced significant opposition from local residents, leading to its cancellation. This move sparks further contemplation on the future of home heating in the quest for a net-zero Britain.

Energy Efficient Homes Are Selling for a Premium

Energy Efficient Homes Are Selling for a Premium

Last month, Santander released a new report stating that UK House Buyers were willing to pay a premium for energy efficient properties. The study which surveyed 2,300 buyers found that energy efficiency was one of the most desirable features of a home, ranking higher than a large garden or a home office. Right now, buyers are placing a 9.4% premium on green properties, which is great news for anyone who has installed or is intending to install a heat pump at their property. On average, buyers were willing to pay £26,600 more for a green property which is considerably more than the cost of installing a heat pump.

Heating with Hydrogen is more expensive and less efficient than a Heat Pump

Heating with Hydrogen is more expensive and less efficient than a Heat Pump

On Tuesday, the BBC and many other media outlets published articles highlighting the concerns experts had regarding hydrogen as a home heating system and compared it to more efficient alternatives such as heat pumps. The article also looked into a new study that reviewed 32 pieces of literature relating to the merits of using hydrogen for domestic heating.

Our Views On Hydrogen

Our Views On Hydrogen

Hydrogen has been getting a lot of attention already, and we’re being asked by a number of installers what we think about hydrogen, in particular it’s place in the future of UK heating.